Shakira, the Singer
There are many famous people around the world, and some of them are the singers. The singers are very important for the people thanks to their music. One of the persons that most people like because of her own style of music is the Latin girl Shakira. Thanks to all the things she did as a child, and to all the things she is going to do, she has become a star that we, the people who know her, love.
Shakira has done a lot of things since she was a child to become the famous person she is now. She was born in Barranquilla, Colombia on February second, 1977. At the age of 8, she wrote her first song, and by 13 she signed a record deal with Sony Music in Colombia, which resulted in her first album, “Magia” (Magic). She wrote all the songs for this album and all the songs for Peligro (Danger); her next album that was recorded when she was 15. But that is not all; the surprise came on 1996 when she released her third album, “Pies Descalzos” (Bare Feet). Thanks to this album, she gained international fame since her two first albums were just sold in Colombia. Later, after a year, she released her fourth album, “The Remixes,” which include some songs from “Pies Descalzos” in remix style. On 1998, she began to work with the Cuban producer, Emilio Estefan. While working with him, she recorded another album called “їDonde Estan Los Ladrones?”(Where Are the Thieves?) Because of this album, she was called the “Latin Queen of Rock and Pop.” Later on 2000, she recorded the “Unplugged Album” which was a mix of songs (sung in a mini live concert) from “їDonde estan Los Ladrones?” and “Pies Descalzos” And this is all the work she has done to become a star.
Shakira has planned to do many things for the future. “Right now, she is taking a break, but her next logical step is crossover the English Market” (www.geocities.com/ donde_ esta_ shakira/Menu/index.shtml). The singer Gloria Estefan, Emilio’s wife, is helping Shakira to translate some of her best songs to the English language. She is planning to take over the American people, and I know that she will because of her great talent and own style. Another plan she has, according to the people who knows her, is to get married. Since the day she got a boyfriend, all the people is talking about it, but nobody is sure of what she is going to do.
Shakira is a person that many people love because of her music and her personality. She has become what she is now thanks to all the things she did as a child and to all the things she is doing. Even though, we are feeling sad because she has a boyfriend, and soon she could get married, but we still love her. Now that she is getting married, I have realized that she is a star. She is one of them because as a star we cannot reach her, she is so far away from us.
Учебник Spotlight 5 класс. Страница 60
4 с. Famous people — Известные люди
1. Look at the picture. Who is this person? What does she look like? — Посмотри на картинку. Кто это? Как она выглядит?
Возможный ответ:
A famous pop star called Shakira. She’s of medium height, slim and she’s got blonde hair, brown eyes and a big mouth. She’s very pretty.
Известная поп-звезда Шакира. Она среднего роста, худая и у нее белые волосы, карие глаза и большой рот. Она очень привлекательная.
Teens’ Favourite. — Любимица молодежи.
She’s the world’s favourite Latin singer. She’s young, she’s beautiful, she’s got a great voice. She’s a «Woman of Grace».
Она всемирно известная латиноамериканская певица. Она молода, красива, у нее прекрасный голос. Она «Женщина-изящность».
2. Read the article and complete the profile. Listen and check. — Прочитайте статью и закончите профиль. Послушайте и проверьте.
She’s the world’s favourite Latin singer. She’s young, she’s beautiful, she’s got a great voice. She’s a ‘Woman of Grace’. Her name’s Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll and she’s from Colombia, South America. She was born on 2nd February 1977. She’s got four brothers and four sisters. She likes painting and listening to jazz. She can speak five languages. She can also dance and sing.
Она всемирно известная латиноамериканская певица. Она молода, красива, у нее прекрасный голос. Она «Женщина-изящность». Ее зовут Шакира Изабель Мебарак Риполл и она из Колумбии, Южная Америка. Она родилась 2 февраля 1977 года. У нее четыре брата и четыре сестры. Она любит рисовать и слушать джаз. Она говорит на пяти языках. Она умеет танцевать и петь.
SHAKIRA’S FACTS — Факты о Шакире
3. Try to remember as many facts as you can about Shakira. Don’t look at the text.
Попробуйте вспомнить как можно больше фактов о Шакире. Не подсматривайте в текст. Все ответы есть в задании 2.
Shakira’s full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll. She is from Colombia, South America. Her birthday is on 2 nd February 1977. She has got four brothers and four sisters. Her hobbies are painting and listening to jazz. She can speak five languages, dance and sing.
Game. Think of a famous character in your country. The class, in teams, ask Yes/No questions to guess who the person is.
Игра. Задумай какую-нибудь известную личность в твоей стране. Класс, разбившись на команды, задает вопрос и угадывает, кто это.
Team A S1: Is he tall?
Leader: Yes, he is.
Возможный ответ:
Team A S1: Is it a woman? — Это женщина?
Leader B: Yes. — Да
Team B S1: Can she sing? — Она умеет петь?
Leader A: Yes. — Да
Team A S2: Is it Laris dolina? — Это Лариса Долина?
Leader B: Yes. — Да
4. Think of a famous person you like and talk about him/her to the class. Use the phrases from Ex. 3 to help you. — Расскажите об известной персоне классу.
Возможный ответ:
Beckham’s full name is David Robert Joseph Beckham. He is from Leytonstone, England. His birthday is on 2nd May. He has got blond hair, he is tall and slim. He is married to Victoria Beckham and he has got three children. He can drive very well and he likes fast cars. He also likes shopping and is learning Spanish.
Полное имя Бэкхема — Дэвид Роберт Джозеф Бекхам. Он из Лейтонстоуна, Англия. Он родился 2-го мая. У него светлые волосы, он высокий и худой. Он женат на Виктории Бекхам. У него трое детей. Он умеет хорошо водить машины и любит быстрые автомобили.
5. Listen and match the people to their hobbies. What’s your hobby? — Прослушайте запись и сопоставьте людей с их хобби. Какое хобби у тебя?
6. Portfolio: Now write the profile of your favourite famous person. Use Shakira’s profile as a model. (40-50 words)
Портфолио: А теперь напишите профиль известного человека. Используйте профиль Шакиры для образца (40-50 слов).
Возможный ответ:
Beckham’s facts
Full name: David Beckham
Is from: Leytonstone, England
Date of birth: 02/05/1975
Family: Victoria is his wife. He has got three sons: Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz.
Hobbies: fast cars and shopping
He can: drive very well and speak a bit of Spanish
